For several hours after delivery, a patient who experienced a
much more difficult labor this time than any time previously wants to talk about why the birthing process was so hard for her this time. She is focusing on this aspect to the point that she seems relatively indifferent to her newborn. How should the nurse handle this situation?
A) Redirect her attention to the baby by reminding her of the details of newborn care
B) Ask her to describe how she plans to integrate the newcomer into her existing family, including any actions she has taken to prepare the siblings
C) Encourage her to discuss her experience of the birth and answer any questions or concerns she may have
D) Point out positive features of her baby and encourage her to hold and cuddle the baby
Question 2
A patient has just delivered a baby. Her prelabor vital signs were T - 98.8 B/P-P-R 120/70, 80, 20. Which combination of findings during the early postpartum period should be reported immediately?
A) Shaking chills with a fever of 100.3F
B) B/P-P-R 90/50, 120, 24
C) Bradycardia and excessive, soaking diaphoresis
D) Blood loss of 250 mL and WBC 25,000 cells/mL
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
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